Bmw G 310 R vs Ktm 390 Duke
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bmw G 310 R vs Ktm 390 Duke. Bmw G 310 R: 34 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 158.5 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 143 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Ktm 390 Duke: 44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp) hp, 171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg) weight, top speed 167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market), Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bmw G 310 R
Ktm 390 Duke
Horsepower (hp)
34 hp
44 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
143 km/h
167 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
158.5 kg
171 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
34 hp @ 9,500 rpm
44 hp @ 9,000 rpm (2023+ model; earlier models ~43 hp)
Torque
28 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
39 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
Top Speed
143 km/h
167 km/h (est. – note: varies slightly by year/market)
Weight
158.5 kg (wet/curb weight)
171 kg (wet/curb weight – 2023 model; earlier models approx. 169 kg)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or ~28.5 km/L
3.5–4.5 L/100km (approx. 22–28 km/L, real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bmw G 310 R
7.0/10
"Solid urban performer if you buy smart and service properly."
Pros
+Surprisingly punchy single cylinder
+Proper suspension setup
+BMW dealer parts support
Cons
−Budget plastics and switchgear
−Exhaust header corrosion issues
−Expensive dealer labour costs
Ktm 390 Duke
8.0/10
"Brilliant urban weapon when bought carefully from a responsible previous owner."
Pros
+Savage power-to-weight ratio
+Excellent Bosch cornering ABS
+Sharp, adjustable WP suspension
Cons
−Fragile subframe cracks easily
−Vibration gets tiring long-distance
−Hard seat punishes after 45min
Top 10 Accessories
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